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Begin this trip from Manali, a popular hill station in the Apple state Himachal Pradesh and end it in moonscapes of Leh-Ladaakh in the Kashmir state that was deemed heaven by none another than Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Famous all over the world Tourists come here to view the heavenly valleys made by the glacial rivers and conquer the rough terrains while taking a road trip with back drop of arid snow-covered Mountain Ranges. For domestic Travelers the gorgeous hill stations prove to be a blessing in summers as compared to the cruel heat omnipresent in rest of the Indian Subcontinent. Enjoy this Road trip filled with the fir and pine scented valleys that has never failed to captivate visitors.
Pick up from Chandigarh Airport, Punjab, India
Drop to Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India
3 Hours Before Flight Time
For more details refer to Travel Planning Guide
During this 10-day vacation, travel to explore some of the country’s highest roads and passes that are less travelled by. Enjoy the curves of rivers, soul-chilling waters of the various lakes. Share your stories with fellow tourists while camping with the calmness of Buddhist Gompas and Monasteries to boot! Highlights of vacation are:
Upon arrival in Chandigarh, you would be transferred to Manali. Check into your accommodation and make yourself comfortable make most of your free day while discovering the local markets.
(Overnight at Manali)
Leave for Leh early morning following the Manali-Leh highway traversing through the Rohtang Pass (3955 m), Lahaul Valley, Tandi, Keylong, Jispa, with a lunch break at Darcha village in the Lahaul Spiti Valley.
After Lunch drive to Sarchu through Baralacha Pass (4845 m) stay here overnight for a camping experience.
(Overnight at Sarchu)
After Breakfast drive to Pang.
En route, you will come across several wild animals. Pang is filled with tiny migrated markets in Leh-Manali Highway. Get enchanted with the Ladakhi shops here. These shops are shifted here for a few months – from June to September.
After crossing Pang drive further uphill and find the plain area for 60 km up to the base of Tanglangla (5328 m). Just After this reach Tos Moriri and check with your fixed Camp. Visit the pearl-shaped lake ( 36 km in Circumference) adorned with small huts along the banks.
(Overnight at Tso Moriri)
After having a filling breakfast visit the 350-year-old Korzok Monastery which has about 33 resident monks, belonging to the Yellow Sect. This Valley is Inhabited by a small scattered population of “Changspa” nomadic shepherds who also engage in trade and work in the Caravans in Ladakh.
Continue the drive to Leh via Sumdo and Chuma- Thang (3965 m). En route stop at Mahe Bridge, from where cross over to the south banks of the river. The road changes to non-metaled through Sumdo village up to Punga Stream.
Reach Leh and spend the night at your hotel after checking in.
(Overnight at Leh)
Start early morning to visit 1000 year old Alchi monastery, the only gompa in Ladakh region on flat grounds. Thereafter proceed to Likir Monastery to see the splendid three storeys Dharma Wheel Gompa. Here you will be awestruck with the sight of Massive Buddha Statue, Indus and Zanskar River Sangam.
Drive along the Indus to reach Pathar Sahib Gurudwara and magnetic Hill where cars defy gravity! Go on Basgo Palace hiking and further on to Leh Hall of Fame ( along with the Kargill War memorabilla).
(Overnight at Leh)
Drive for 120 km for 4 to 5 hours to Nubra valley via Khardung La, the highest motorable road in the world.
Continue on the road to reach Hundur by afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring Diskit, Hunder Villages and camel Safari in the Sand Dunes.
Camp here for overnight.
(Overnight at Hundur)
Visit Diskit monastery, one of the oldest monastery in India and marvel at the Gigantic Idol of Maitreya Buddha facing the Shyok river.
Drive back to Leh tracing the same route via Scenic Khardung La Pass.
(Overnight at Leh)
Start early for Pangong Lake ( 14,500 ft), the highest landlocked saltwater lake in the world shared by two countries-India and China through the picturesque chang La pass (17,688 ft). Make stops at Shey and Thiksey to see the vibrant and colourful monasteries.
(Overnight at Pangong Tso)
Drive back to Leh via the Hemis Monastery of Drukpa Lineage with the backdrop of cerulean sky.
(Overnight at Pangong Tso)
Depart Leh with memories of mesmerizing pine valleys and calmness of the Gompas and Monasteries. Catch a flight back to your onward destination.
